Tweaking the routes of a small number of planes could reduce the warming effect of contrails by half and cost less than €4 per ticket, according to a study. Contrails (or condensation trails ...

The National Weather Service explains contrails as “the condensation trail that is left behind by a passing jet plane” since “water is a normal byproduct of combustion in engines.” “This cloud ...

At least one astronomer says it’s going to be tough to beat 2024 when it comes to sky-watching. Looking Up podcast host Dean ...

Contrails form when water from the combustion process freezes on the particulates in the jet exhaust to form ice crystals. Sometimes these contrails are short, with the ice quickly sublimating to ...

For CODEX, the 747 was configured with four standard GE CF6-80CB1F engines powered by regular Jet A fuel. Besides improving knowledge of contrail formation and behavior over time, CODEX’s data ...

The Weather Insider was listening to a radio talk show over the weekend, and the subject of weather modification came up.

Ever wondered about those white streaks trailing planes across the sky? Experts explain how these contrails form and what every traveler should know about their impact on our planet. If you’ve ...

“Liquid hydrogen is much lighter than conventional jet fuel, but takes up a lot more space ... but it’s not a magic solution and will need a blend of thinking at both the molecular and engineering ...